NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2010 – The security situation in the war-ravaged Sudanese region of Darfur remains tense and unpredictable due to ongoing clashes between Government forces and rebels, the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission there said today. The mission, known as UNAMID, confirmed that fighting is continuing between the[Read More…]
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Republic of Korea, May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. President Obama fully supports President Lee in his handling of the ROKS Cheonan incident and the objective investigation that followed. The measures that the government of the Republic of Korea announced today are called for and entirely appropriate. The Republic of Korea can continue to count[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at United States Military Academy at West Point Commencement
West Point, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2010 – 10:31 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. Thank you very much. Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: It is wonderful to be back at the United States Military Academy — the oldest continuously occupied[Read More…]
Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risks
Maywood, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature’s Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in[Read More…]
Urgent Nationwide Alfalfa Sprout Recall
Maywood, CA—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2010. Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 10 States Fast Facts This recall affects raw alfalfa sprouts packaged and labeled as: Caldwell Fresh Foods alfalfa sprouts – 4-ounce plastic cups and one pound plastic bags and in 2-pound and 5-pound plastic bags in cardboard boxes[Read More…]
World War II Veterans to Connect With Fifth Graders at Mohawk Intermediate Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fifth grade gifted class in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will have the opportunity to connect with World War II veterans in an activity that culminates their studies of World War II in Europe. The students will interview 11 World War II veterans (some of[Read More…]
Stupid Media: WaPost’s Givhan At It Again, Rips ‘dowdy’ Kagan who ‘doesn’t appear to ever cross her legs’
News Analysis Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Leave it to the Washington Post’s Robin Givhan to offer up what may be the most vapid analysis of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan to date. It was probably to be expected given Givhan’s sordid history of boorishly melding fashion and politics (see here, here, here[Read More…]
EPA Releases BP’s Response to Directive on Dispersants
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released BP’s response to EPA’s directive on dispersants. EPA’s directive to BP required them to evaluate available, pre-approved dispersants for toxicity and effectiveness and report back to EPA within 24 hours. After receiving their response late Thursday night, EPA immediately[Read More…]
Using a Cell Phone While Driving Banned In Park Forest (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At the Park Forest Board of Trustees Meeting of May 10, Village Board members voted unanimously to adopt a measure that will ban the usage of cell phones while driving in Park Forest. The ordinance will begin to be enforced sixty days from the date of adoption;[Read More…]
Rand Paul Cancels Meet The Press
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Senate candidate Rand Paul, the Tea Partier who won the Kentucky Republican primary this week but made more news with his coments about the 1964 Civil Right Act, reportedly pulled out of a planned appearance on Meet The Press for this Sunday. "Rand did ‘Good Morning America’ today,[Read More…]
